He had been a charlatan all along. She knew that now and marveled at how long he had kept up the charade to begin with. Except... He never realized what she was capable of because he'd counted her out the moment he found and exploited her weakness. He didn't know that the master was about … Continue reading Charlatan
Series
Impervious
She stood a the top of the hill watching the eastern sky slowly lighten over the field below. She knew that it was key terrain in the coming battle and had done her best to give things the time to develop before planning her assault. The birds slowly beginning their mass knew not what the … Continue reading Impervious
Equinox
It didn't matter that the day was lengthening. Leading up to the solstice she had felt the weighted cold of dark winter to the core of her being. Granted, since the solstice she had felt the gradual increase of sunshine but the light was still largely being eclipsed. But she felt the sunshine increasing and … Continue reading Equinox
“You Say” ~ The Sound of My Day
When we call out, crying in the wilderness of our lives, we often wait for some big booming voice from the heavens to validate, to strengthen, to encourage us but when we do we miss the messengers He sends us that tell us exactly what we are praying for... We miss the message of hope … Continue reading “You Say” ~ The Sound of My Day
Seashore
She stood there barefooted as the wind blew cool, wet air into her face. She'd been pulled away without even realizing it to places she'd never wanted to go, and it'd taken her years to find her way back to the place where she felt the most alive... The margin where water and earth existed … Continue reading Seashore
Devotion
He cared for her, that much was evident. But it wasn't his feelings that were in question but whether his devotion would translate into action. ⁂ Sammie Scribbles Weekend Writing Prompt Use the word "devotion" and write a piece of poetry or prose in exactly 25 words. ⁂ How did I do? Don't be shy... … Continue reading Devotion
“I’ve No More … To Give” (explicit) ~ The Sound of My Day
Disclaimer 1: This has language. Disclaimer 2: Don't continue reading or listening if you have no sense of fucking humor. This. All of this. There's just nothing fucking left worth to fucking add. "I've No More ... To Give" Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq, Awkward Encounters While Walking My Dog, 2018 Songwriter: Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq … Continue reading “I’ve No More … To Give” (explicit) ~ The Sound of My Day
Indistinct
He was reeling. The truth seemed indistinct and his future uncertain in the face of that unexpected turn. ⁂ Sammie Scribbles Weekend Writing Prompt Use the word "indistinct" and write a piece of poetry or prose in exactly 18 words. ⁂ How did I do? Don't be shy... Tell me what you think!
“Baba Yetu” ~ The Sound of My Day
This piece is of a different nature than any I have ever published here. Tanzania is a coastal nation in east Africa just south of the equator with a population that has more than doubled since 1990 to over 50 million people. The nation has experienced 6 extreme droughts in the last 30 years, requiring … Continue reading “Baba Yetu” ~ The Sound of My Day
“The Sound of Silence” ~ The Sound of My Day
Ah, yes, Darkness, my old friend, who frequently travels with Sorrow and Despair. Have you come to visit me once more in my restless nights and in the walking alone through this life? Yes? Marvelous. It truly boggles my mind that people would rather endure the oppressive nature of swallowing their truth and biting their … Continue reading “The Sound of Silence” ~ The Sound of My Day
